Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Pepper
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Capsicum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Capsicum
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Pimiento
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
cápsico
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
papryka
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Capsicum
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Capsicum season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Capsicum Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Capsicum are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Capsicum
Care of Bird Cherry and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.